Hey everyone,
I’m new to backend development and I’ve been learning about database transactions. I’m curious about something: do seasoned backend devs actually run queries without using transactions?
I’ve heard that transactions are important for data integrity, but I’m wondering if there are cases where experienced developers might skip them. Is it ever okay to run queries directly?
If you’re a backend dev, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. When do you use transactions, and when (if ever) do you skip them? Are there performance trade-offs to consider?
Thanks for any insights you can share!
As an experienced backend developer, I can say that using transactions is generally considered best practice, especially for write operations. However, there are scenarios where running queries without transactions might be acceptable. For read-only operations, transactions are often unnecessary. In high-performance environments, some developers might opt to skip transactions for certain non-critical operations to reduce overhead. It’s crucial to understand the trade-offs and potential risks involved. Ultimately, the decision depends on the specific use case, data consistency requirements, and performance considerations. It’s always advisable to err on the side of caution and use transactions when in doubt, particularly for production environments where data integrity is paramount.
hey there jumpingbear! thats a great question. im curious too - are there times when skipping transactions might be ok? what about for simple read-only queries? or in dev environments? i wonder if theres a performance hit with transactions that experienced devs might consider. anyone with real-world experience want to chime in?
as a backend dev, i gotta say it depends. for simple reads, yeah sometimes we skip transactions. but for anything modifying data? no way, too risky. performance hit is usually negligible compared to potential data issues. in prod, always better safe than sorry. but hey, every situation’s different!